Doggie desserts: Ben & Jerry’s enters the pet food business
Think your dog deserves dessert? So does Ben & Jerry’s. The venerable Vermont ice cream company said Monday it’s introducing a line of frozen dog treats, its first foray into…
Think you know which doughnut was Canada’s favourite? It depends where you live
By Charlie Carey One of Canada’s favourite coffee shops has released its top doughnut result of 2020, and depending on where you live, the answer might shock you. The Boston…
McDonald’s sells ‘Spam burger’ – with cookie crumbs – in China
McDonald’s is selling a sandwich made of Spam topped with crushed Oreo cookies Monday in China in an attention-grabbing move that has raised eyebrows. Global brands from restaurants to automakers…
Cheers: Cannabis-infused beverages are on the rise
By Ainsley Smith Since the spring of 2020, Canadian weed enthusiasts looking to quench their thirst have been able to purchase cannabis-infused drinks at local dispensaries or have them delivered…
Don’t order out: Dive into Jamie Oliver’s new cookbook
Jamie Oliver knows one of the biggest obstacles home cooks face isn’t the drudgery of shopping, the chore of chopping or the mess of washing up. It’s delivery apps. What…
National Cappuccino Day, the homemade way
For those who feel that one day, National Coffee Day (Sept. 29), is simply not enough to honor one of the most celebrated steamy beverages, Nov. 8 marks National Cappuccino…
Get lost 2020: Some things to leave behind, with caveats
Zoom, Zoom and Zoom. Masks, masks and masks. Sourdough starter and short-order cooking. In these “troubled times,” in our sweat pants and the isolation we endure “out of an abundance…
Mike Pence unveiled NASA’s 18 new astronauts, including 1st woman, next man on moon
NASA has named the 18 astronauts — half of them women — who will train for its Artemis moon-landing program. The first woman and next man on the moon will…
Cannabis Gifts for the Holidaze
By Ryan Hook It’s been a doozy of a year, especially for cannabis! With the holidays ramping up, let’s end the year with a toke. Whether you’re stocking up for…
The perfect on-the-go cannabis kit
By Ainsley Smith Whether you’re new to the world of smoking weed or you’re a seasoned pro, it’s crucial to ensure that you’re always prepared — whether you’re at home,…
Mars jumps out from the night sky across the West Coast
With Mars at its brightest in 15 years and two full moons – October is a great month to look up. Mallory Thorp, a PhD student in the department of…
WATCH: This family will soon be cultivating the largest sun-grown cannabis harvest in Canada
From cherries and apples to ginseng and peaches, farming has been a generational thread tying the Geen family together for more than 100 years. Based in the Okanagan, the family…
Hong Kong’s first CBD cafe opens, without breaking any laws
HONG KONG — Cannabis may be illegal in Hong Kong, but a new cafe is offering a range of food and drinks that contain parts of the cannabis plant without…
Here’s a COVID-19 compliant Cannanaskis tour to K-country
Travellers looking for a unique kind of trip can now take a cannabis tour in the comfort of a tour van while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Kananaskis Country and…
There is probably going to be a new source of northern lights in Iqaluit
There are going to be new source of northern lights if Iqualuit city council get its way and the northern territory gets its first retail cannabis store. Iqaluit city council…
Researchers think THC in cannabis could treat deadly COVID complication
By Lucas Daprile The State COLUMBIA, S.C. — Top University of South Carolina researchers think the chemical in marijuana that induces a “high” may be effective in treating a potentially…
Head OutSide this summer for a Vancouver culinary adventure!
West Coast summer dining just got better! In an al fresco celebration made for summer, Tourism Vancouver, with community partners, invites you to sip and savour a taste of the…
Plan to hike and get high? Here’s some wisdom from the trail
As we near the end of summer, there are only so many more opportunities to get out and enjoy the wonders of nature before the weather turns cold. Whether it’s…